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Show MONDAY-FEBRUARY 13 *2OO6 compu/ UVSCs Recreation Society working to promote Outdoor Education excursions, as well as providing their own activities for Your Campus Editor club members. Meetings occur once a week The Recreation Society at UVSC is working to promote with provided excursions and Outdoor Education and a activities around four to five times per month. brand new degree. The Recreation Society is Though the Recreation Society has been in existence free to join and is available for some time on campus, for anyone interested in eithis is the first year where ther the activities or the new attendance and support has degree. sparked interest among the "People have an impresstudentry. sion that we don't accept evThe club has worked hard to eryone," Frost said. "But the actively include both educa- reality is that we encourage tion and hands-on experience diversity." to increase support for the Currently, the society innew Recreational Manage- cludes about ten members ment degree. with various experiences inll We are trying to get the club volving the outdoors. No prigoing so that as the degree or knowledge or experience gets going it will have more is needed in order to join the structure than it currently has club; training is given with now," Vice President of the every activity, which are only beginner excursions. society, Evan Frost said. Frost joined the club beThe club works together with Outdoor Education, in- cause he developed interest volving itself in activities and for the outdoors while at- Melissa Matheney volunteer opportunities ccimpu/ brief/ A5 voice/: When a guy spends money on agirl.for Valentine's Day or takes her out, how is she expected to return the favor? tending UVSC, earning him a scholarship for working with the program. "I really picked up the passion for it since I took a rock climbing class at UVSC," he said. Frost is one of twelve students who will be first time graduates of the Recreational Management degree next April. After graduation he plans to begin a career in adventure trip planning or wellness therapy. "The reason why students should join is because it's a way to get away from life and worries. It's a way to get away from the city and just be on your own, so you have everything else behind you," Frost said. For more information on the Recreational Management degree or the Recreation Society, visit Outdoor Education at SC108G. "She is expected to. at least acknowledge the guy and thank him for his gesture in some way, shape, or form." Brandon Wi scorn be Sophomore Secondary Ed. Thrift Sale - It's time again for the annual Thrift Sale. Bring your gently used clothes to the Center for Service and Learning (SC 101) or drop them in boxes around campus by Feb. 17. All clothes will be washed and sold at the Thrift Sale Feb. 21-23 in the Hall of Flags. All proceeds will go to the UVSC Habitat for Humanity house. If you have any questions, contact the Center for Service and Learning at 8638786 or volunteer@uvsc.edu. Wee Care - Volunteers are needed at the Wee Care Center, UVSCs on-site childcare center. If interested in volunteering, contact Cindy at 863-7580. "Give him a Valentines present. It's Valentine's Day and everyone should be loved." Prisciila Strauss Freshman Psychology tegrate ESL students into the UVSC community, 3) to assist American students in learning foreign languages and cultures. To sign up please contact Heidi Condie at 863-8274 or condiehe@uvsc.edu hosting receptions, directing competitive shows, maintaining a Web site and other typical board activities, including fulfilling leadership positions. For more information, contact Judy at 368-0481. Community Volunteer Opportunities Horse Therapy - Provide therapeutic riding assistance for individuals with disabilities at Courage Reins. Support them during their horseback riding lessons. Office managers are also needed. To volunteer, contact Vickie at 756-8900. UVSC Volunteer Opportunities Blood Drive - Feb. 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Commons area in front of the Ballroom. To sign up for an appointment call the Center for Service and Learning at 863-8786 or email volunteer@uvsc.edu. To donate you must weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 18 years of age. An ID will be required at the blood drive. Drink plenty of fluids and eat a good breakfast before donating. "I think she should return the favor depending on what he does for her and say thank you somehow." Vicki Asay Sophomore Dance Teach English in Mexico - For more information contact instituto_heslington@hotmail.com Orem City needs volunteers to rake up leaves and clean out flowerbeds at various Orem City parks. For more information contact Cody at 724-3566. Community Health Connect has an opening for a part-time AmeriCorps member. For a year-long commitment (25 hours/week) you will earn a living allowance and scholarship. For more information contact Starr at 818-3012 or starr@communityhealthconnect.org Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is looking for a fulltime AmeriCorps* VISTA member to help the affiliate develop, improve and effectively implement an affiliate-wide integrated system of recruiting, training, managing and recognizing volunteers. The 1-2 year opportunity will start in Apr. 2006 and includes a monthly living stipend, health insurance, childcare reimbursement and education award or year end stipend. To apply or for more information, look on the Corporation for National Service's website at recruit.cns.gov or call the Habitat office at 344-8527. The opportunity identification number is UT311674-1. Applications are due by Feb. 24, 2006. Girls' Workshop - The Equity in Education Center is providing an excellent opportunity for service on March 4 during their annual Expanding Your Horizons Conference, a series of workshops for girls from 6th to 12th grade to meet professional women and explore options in math, science and technology-related careers. The center is always in need of volunteers because every year about 1,000 girls attend, with over 60 different workshop presenters in need of assistance. Volunteers are needed March 4 from 6 a.m. until about 2 p.m. A free lunch and t-shirt will be provided. The center Art Board Members - The will conduct a one-hour training meeting at three different Utah County Art Board is times (volunteers only need to attend one meeting). The seeking additional volunteer days and times of those meetings are Feb. 23 and 24 at 3 board members. The board, p.m. and Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. Meet at the Monolith in the Stu- which is responsible for exdent Center. For additional information, please contact Em- hibits in the Utah County Art ily Oldham at 863-6406 or Jenny Cnamberlain at 863-8498, Gallery at the Utah County or visit the website at www.uvsc.edu/conted/equity (select Health and Justice BuildExpanding Your Horizons). ing, needs volunteers who love art and have a desire to English Conversation Club - American UVSC student vol- learn about and help with art unteers are needed. The English Conversation Club has a exhibits and related activithree-fold mission: 1) to help ESL students improve their ties. Areas for involvement spoken English and learn about U.S. culture, 2) to help in- include creating publicity, Playroom Decoration - House of Hope would love a small group to adopt one of the children's playrooms. The group can visit the building, check out the room, and decide how they would like to redecorate it to make it more of a learning environment. Volunteers need to provide all their own materials and creativity. 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